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Robert Black Obituary
PORTLAND — Robert Black, 65, of Portland, Ohio, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017, at his residence. He was born on Oct. 13, 1951, in Portland, son of the late George and Helen Black. He was a United States Army veteran.
He retired from Imperial Electric after 35 years in 2013.
He is survived by his wife, Wilma "Red" Myers Black; a son, Jeromy (Rachael) Black of Coolville; daughter, Melissa (Jarrod) VanInwagen of Racine; five grandchildren, Major, Weston, Brently and Jarrett VanInwagen and Owen O'Rourke; brother, Garry (Rachael) Black of Gallipolis; three sisters, Joan (Lonnie) Dailey of Portland, Diana (David) Hysell of Reedsville and Cathy Black of Portland; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Homer and Daisy Lawson; five brothers, Larry, Jackie, Johnnie, Mark and Danny; sister, Cheryl James; and a nephew, Jon Paul Dailey.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 1 p.m. at Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy. Burial will follow at Browning Cemetery. Military honors will be presented by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9926. Visiting hour will be on Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Black
March 29, 2017
May God provide strength and comfort as you endure the days ahead. My deepest sympathy to your family. ( 2 Corthinians 1:3,4).
Ernie Powel?
March 27, 2017
Sorry to hear of Bobby passiñg Bobby was a real good person
Debbie Mullens
March 27, 2017
Bob was a great man...always a smile and a chuckle. He solved issues here at work that stumped engineers. He loved his family and was so proud of his Grandbabies. Prayers to his family.
March 27, 2017
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your loved one. May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Ps 94:18-19
Diana Fowler
March 26, 2017
I'm sincerely saddened and sorry for your loss. Respect and thanks, Jeremy, to your Dad for his service. Another of my generation gone much too soon. Prayers for you and the whole family.
S. Hill
March 26, 2017
Sorry for your loss. May God soften your grief during this difficult time. Please be comforted in knowing how precious your loved one is in God's eyes. (Psalms 116:15)
Jody Evans
March 26, 2017
Bob was good man always said hi or how going when u seen him he will be missed
Zella Laudermilt
March 25, 2017
So sorry to hear of your loss, Bob was a great person. He was alot like my dad he never knew a stranger and he loved to talk. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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